1982 Talbot Tagora vs. 2005 TVR Cerbera
To start off, 2005 TVR Cerbera is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Talbot Tagora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Talbot Tagora would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Cerbera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Cerbera (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Cerbera should accelerate faster than 1982 Talbot Tagora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Talbot Tagora weights approximately 225 kg more than 2005 TVR Cerbera.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 TVR Cerbera (458 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Talbot Tagora. (181 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Cerbera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Talbot Tagora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Talbot Tagora | 2005 TVR Cerbera | |
| Make | Talbot | TVR |
| Model | Tagora | Cerbera |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2155 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 458 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
